GoPro Gore IV Kayak Challenge

friday, JUNE 9

10:00 AM

As its name implies, the GoPro Gore IV Kayak Challenge is a 4 mile down river time trial through the Class IV playground of lower Gore Creek west of the International Bridge. This competition is geared toward Class IV kayakers who love a good ol’ sprint to the finish. Do you have the skills and speed to be crowned our Gore IV champion?

friday, JUNE 9

10:00 AM

CATEGORIES:

Open Boat Division (Men/Women)

EQUIPMENT:

• Whitewater specific boats only.
• Boats may not exceed 9.5’ in length. All boats will be measured at the start of the race.
• Boats must be plastic, production whitewater creek boats with bulkhead footrests and appropriate grab-handles.
• Pre-production, modified or non-creek specific boats within the standards of modern creek-specific designs may be allowed, but only with prior approval of the Race Directors.
• If in doubt about your boat, ask Race Directors at least 24 hours in advance of the competition.
• Athletes must dress for creek-boating Class IV whitewater.
• Unsafe or excessively used equipment (such as: excessively worn PFDs, unsuitable helmets, damaged boats, spray skirts with holes, inadequate footwear, etc.) may be deemed unsuitable.
• Athletes must wear competitor bibs outside their PFDs at all times.
• Event organizers and whitewater rescue teams are not responsible for equipment rescue and/or equipment removal from the GoPro Mountain Games whitewater courses should athletes lose their equipment during practice or competition.

REQUIRED GEAR:

• Rescue-certified PFDs
• Helmet
• Protective footwear
• Dry-top
• Paddling jacket or wetsuit
• Float bag
• Throw bags

FORMAT & RULES:

• The Gore IV Kayak Down River Challenge is for Class IV kayakers.  
• The course is on Gore Creek and is approximately 4 miles long. All competitors must have successfully navigated the course prior to the competition. 
• Please obey all no access and trespassing signage. This race runs through private property. Please respect the areas surrounding this race. 
• Athletes must arrive at the put-in 45 minutes before the race start to check in, complete gear check, attend the mandatory safety meeting, receive their start times and pick up their competition bib.  
• Paddlers who lose their equipment and require a rescue of any kind and/or appear to be excessively falling and swimming will be pulled from the course by the safety team. Paddlers who lose their gear and exit the river will receive a DNF. 
• The race is run in time trial format.  
• Final race rules and format will be available during the Safety Meeting.    
• Athletes are encouraged to use reef safe sunscreen during all competitions.

Location:

The course will start at the International Bridge in Mountain House Gear Town and finish at Stephens Park.

PRICE

EARLY BIRD PRICING // February 1 – April 5, 2023
$45

REGISTRATION PRICING // April 6 – May 31, 2023
$50

EVENT PRICING // June 1 – June 7, 2023 
$60

PAYOUT

total prize purse: $5,200

MEN
1st – $1,000
2nd – $750
3rd – $500
4th – $250
5th – $100

WOMEN
1st – $1,000
2nd – $750
3rd – $500
4th – $250
5th – $100

PRIZES

Prizes to be determined.